I helped my elderly neighbour move out of her appartement the other day and as we were cleaning out her fridge we found a 1971 bottle of Cordon Rouge Champagne Brut in the back. I held it up to the light and there seemed to be some sort of deposits but nothing major. She gave me the bottle and now I'd like to know if it's still good. Thanks!
2007-05-27 01:08:48 · 16 answers · asked by ray_pierrewit 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Chanpagnes do not keep as well as some of the other wines do.
Your "Brut" is a slightly Dry wine to begin with and it is not fortified with a higher concentration of sugars to extend its life beyound a 5 - 7 year range like Sherrys and Ports for example.
Chances are slim to none that it would be enjoyable to drink at this very late stage in its life.
Atl this point in time all it is - is a good conversation piece!
But do not despair! Open it and even if it has turned to vinegar, which it probably has, - you can use it when you cook with a recipe calling for vinegar!
The deposits are in all probability some of the cork particles that have dried out and have fallen to the bottom of the bottle over a period of time.
Good Luck!
2007-05-27 01:22:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
I had the same question a while ago! I have an equally old unopened bottle and a friend of mine said I had a great thing. He said that it started out already aged 12 years before getting into the bottle I have, and I've had it unopened for another 30. It's supposed to just keep mellowing out ... I don't actually know ... I don't drink it! Maybe I'll start someday and from what I heard, and the answers you have, my bottle (or yours) will be an excellent starting point!
2016-05-18 23:56:31 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry but it's not drinkable, Champagne does not last for 36 year's. Champagne has a very short shelf live even if it was store properly
2007-05-27 01:16:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
If it was stored ideally, it might still be good. Ideal storage means cool temperatures and fairly high humidity and a dark place. If it were not stored ideally, chances are the Champagne is probably finished. It's probably oxidized.
Only one way to know for sure....cheers!
2007-05-27 01:14:17 · answer #4 · answered by Mr. Know-it-all 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
almost certainly not - Champagne is meant to drunk when purchased. It does not age well. If it is at all drinkable I bet it will taste more like sherry than champage. Expect it to have very little fizz left, be gold to brown in color and taste oxidized. But it probably won't hurt you to try.
2007-05-27 03:25:20 · answer #5 · answered by jautomatic 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's probably not any good. I wouldn't open it. The only way you can get some value from it would be to sell it on e-bay. Somebody will think it is a collectors item.
2007-05-27 01:21:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I say yes.
Why not visit your local liquor store and just ask one of the staff people before you drink.
I am 90 percent certain itis fine. But if it were mine, I would ask a real expert.
Enjoy
2007-05-27 03:56:16 · answer #7 · answered by Michael M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it was stored properly without any type of cork issues. sedimate is normal.
1 way to find out, open it up and smell it then taste it. You will know right away if it is good or bad.
2007-05-27 01:15:07 · answer #8 · answered by edward b 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No! It has no more bubbles! One way 2 find out 4 sure, just open the damn thing ! ?
2007-05-27 01:14:22 · answer #9 · answered by iceman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To answer your question with a question...If your elderly neighbor was still a virgin, would she still be good? How's that for some thinkin???
2007-05-27 01:12:48 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋